The World Bank has approved an additional $18.34 million grant to help Sierra Leone strengthen its fight against climate change and protect the country’s rich biodiversity.
The funding, provided through the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) under the Global Environment Facility (GEF), will support Phase 2 of the West Africa Food System Resilience Program (FSRP). This phase focuses on using Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) to build resilience and promote sustainable development.
According to the World Bank, the grant will fund activities that include integrated landscape management, biodiversity protection, and climate-smart farming practices. It will also back research, innovation, and community training to boost food security and safeguard vulnerable ecosystems.
“Climate change poses a severe risk to food security and livelihoods, especially in rural areas where most people live,” said Abdu Muwonge, the World Bank’s Country Manager for Sierra Leone. “This additional financing will help Sierra Leone further strengthen its ability to adapt to these challenges, promoting more sustainable agricultural practices and a more resilient food system.”
The grant reflects the World Bank’s ongoing partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone to address environmental and development challenges. Officials say the support will help rural communities build resilience to climate shocks while promoting a greener, more secure future for the country.
